# Retichat — Reticulum LXMF chat client

> Decentralized, encrypted chat client for Reticulum networks. (iPhone/iPad app by New Endian LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retichat/id6762225314 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [New Endian LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/459947183)
- Category: Social Networking
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.20/5 from 6 App Store ratings · 8 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 17.6 · 13 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-04-16
- Data updated: 2026-08-25
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retichat/id6762225314/reviews.md

## What is Retichat?

Reticulum LXMF chat client for iPhone
Offers end-to-end forward encrypted communication over Reticulum networks
Completely decentralized and organization-less
Support for LXMF Store-and-Forward propagation
Additional functionality using RFed federated propagation nodes
Features lightweight push notification through a notify-only (no message data) relay RFed capability

Soon to come:
LoRa support
Group support
Channel support

## Key features

- End-to-end forward encryption
- Decentralized and organization-less
- LXMF Store-and-Forward support
- RFed federated propagation
- Lightweight push notifications

## Recent user reviews (8 of 8)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retichat/id6762225314/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Works Partially

*2026-08-08*

I am happy that a Reticulum client exists for the iPhone!

I am experiencing messages being sent ok—but, not received. 

I feel this app needs three core things:

1. A force Sync or Send/Receive button
2. Sync logging
3. Identity Management

### 4/5 — Works well

*2026-06-19*

Works well but sadly it doesn’t appear to run in the background correctly so I cannot receive messages unless it is open

### 1/5 — Looks nice, doesn’t work

*2026-05-23*

I have multiple hosts running a variety of Reticulum applications, rnds , nomadnet, and reticulum-meshchat. Once or twice I got chats working between Retichat and nomadnet. Reticulum-meshchat can see the Retichat node and chats are shown as delivered. On Retichat no nodes appear and no chats are received. I wish it would just work. After 2 days of tweaking configs, I am moving to Sideband on Android.

### 5/5 — First of its kind

*2026-05-21*

First iOS Reticulum chat program, good job!

### 2/5 — App really isn’t that bad but very limited

*2026-05-12*

As far as the app alone is concerned, it works well enough but is missing core functionality like rnodes. Unfortunately reticulum itself is a cesspool and dying.

### 5/5 — Не плохо 😏

*2026-05-05*

Сообщения отправляются, но иногда теряются. Тестирую с сайдбендом на андроиде (rnode). Статус сообщения указывает с красным крестом, хотя сообщение доставлено, это происходит часто, но не всегда. 
На iOS приложения засыпают и связь с Rnode пропадает.
Настроек и гибкости приложения в целом мало. Рад что появилось на iOS. Надеюсь проект будет развиваться. Спасибо.

### 1/5 — Странное приложение

*2026-05-02*

Не работает. Не отправляет и не получает сообщение ни по tcp, ни по lora. Нет кнопки анонса

### 3/5 — problems

*2026-05-01*

online, send but not recieve…

## Frequently asked questions about Retichat

### What is Retichat?

Retichat is a chat client designed for Reticulum networks, offering end-to-end encrypted communication. It is completely decentralized and does not belong to any organization.

### Does Retichat have ads?

No, Retichat does not contain advertisements. It is a free application with no in-app purchases or ads.

### What devices support Retichat?

Retichat is available for iPhone and iPad devices. It requires iOS 17 or later, based on its age rating.

### How often is Retichat updated?

The latest version of Retichat is 1.20, last updated on June 14, 2026. This indicates a relatively frequent update cycle for the application.

### What is the age rating for Retichat?

Retichat has an age rating of 17+, suggesting it may contain mature themes or content not suitable for younger users.

### What are the upcoming features for Retichat?

Future updates for Retichat are planned to include support for LoRa, group chats, and channels, expanding its communication capabilities.

### What is the user sentiment for Retichat?

Retichat has a rating of 3.5 stars from 4 ratings, indicating a mixed but generally positive reception from its current user base.

### Is Retichat suitable for general social networking?

While categorized under Social Networking, Retichat's focus on Reticulum networks and advanced features makes it more suited for users with specific technical interests rather than broad social media use.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.20 — 2026-06-14

Connection improvements
Lora improvements

### 1.18 — 2026-06-03

Added SF5 and SF6 to LoRa settings

### 1.17 — 2026-05-31

Minor improvements

### 1.16 — 2026-05-27

Bug fixes

### 1.15 — 2026-05-25

Better QR compatibility
Added AutoInterface
Channels Bugfix

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-25.*